Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Aug 3

CSi weather…

REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and  thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing.

Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds 5 to

10 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers

and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department fire units along with the  rescue were called out at 4:08-p.m. Monday to a vehicle semitractor trailer crash, on Highway 52 North at Mile marker, 260.

The person trapped in the car was out of the vehicle when the units and rescue squad arrived on scene.

The Jamestown Rural Fire Department also responded to the scene to cleanr a diesel fuel leak from the semi.

Jamestown Fire and Rescue was on the scene about a half hour.

 

 

The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from previous news releases or social media postings.

Check out our other dashboards: The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, NDUS Dashboard.

 

COVID- 19 stats,

Mon. Aug 2, 2021

11:00 – a.m.

Barnes

New Positives  1

Total Positives  1431

Active 3

Recovered: 1395

 

Stutsman

New Positives 0

Total Positives 3572

Active 6

Recovered  3484

 

Jamestown  (NDDoH)  The Jamestown area is being offered another COVID Pop-up vaccination clinic on Wednesday August 4 form noon to 7-p.m., at S&R Truck Plaza on Business Loop East in Jamestown.

COVID vaccinations will also be available at the UJ Block Party in Downtown Jamestown on August 25.

 

 

 

Jamestown (CVHD)  Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Schedule

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Vaccine Type: PFIZER

Event Time: 8:00 am – 3:30pm

Event Location: Jamestown Middle School 

 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

 

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District reminds residents that COVID testing has resumed.

Unit Administrator Robin Iszler says testing is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, from 11-a.m., to noon.

She points out that there will not be testing the week of August 9, 2021.

Call CVHD at 701-252-8130 or see your healthcare provider.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Mayor, Dwaine Heinrich says, at this time the city is not considering re-implementing a mask mandate, in light of the spread of the Corona Virus, and the highly contagious Delta variant.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said, discussion on a mask mandate, is “counter productive,” at this time.  He added that the community is , ”not there yet,” in any possible mask mandate.

Mayor Heinrich reiterated that while safety practices such as testing, isolating, masking and social distancing have worked to slow the spread of the virus, and continue to be important, vaccines are the best defense against COVID-19 and the variants.  He strongly encourages  all who have not be vaccinated to do so as so, as soon as possible.

On another topic  with the Road Diet project, Mayor Heinrich said some changes are to be made in the area of the Hansen Arts Park.  He said the First Avenue portion of the project is expected to be completed this month, and the balance over to the tennis courts by the end of September.

 

 

 Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session on Monday evening at City Hall.  Council Member Schloegel was not present.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:   No One Spoke.

• (Individuals may address the City Council about any item not contained on the agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the hearing. If the full 15 minutes are not needed, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the hearing, with the exception of referral to staff or Committee.)

 

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

To provide more time to discuss controversial or disputed issues, the Council will consider the items on the consent agenda together at the beginning of the public meeting. These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the City Council or public requests to be heard on one of these items, the Council will remove the item from the consent agenda and consider that item individually.

 

 

Item C, was removed for further discussion by Council Member Buchanan,   a  Resolution to approve the revised amendment to the City of Jamestown Procurement Policy, approved by a City Council resolution on September 7, 2010, and authorize the City Attorney to draft an amendment to the Jamestown City Code.  It’s a  policy designed to streamline the city’s purchase of materials.

The current policy requires a formal bid process for all purchases over $40,000. The change to the policy  allows purchases of up to $100,000 to be made based on written proposals from three vendors.  Over that amount the quotes requires approval by the City Council.

Following the discussion, the City Council approved the Resolution.

The balance of the Consent Agenda was also approved.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

ORDINANCES:

Approved

• A FIRST READING: An ordinance pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

 

A FIRST READING: An ordinance pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

With the preliminary budget under consideration, the General Fund Reserve is at $300,000 and not less than $200,000, to cover and unexpected expenditures.

The preliminary budget includes city employee raises,

The final budget must be approved by Oct. 10.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

Appointed was Dave Hillerud to serve as a member of the Planning Commission for a five year term to expire August

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Council Member Buchanan said on the front cover of the League of Cities publication, that Ft. Seward appeared.

Council Member Steele recognized the Rotary Club in installing benches north of Ave Maria Village from recycled material from the UJ football stadium.  He pointed out the banners, in place in cooperation with the Jamestown Beautification Committee.

Mayor Heinrich, spoke about the Road Diet project, hearing positive comments.  He added that those unvaccinated against COVID- 19 to do so, in mitigating the spread of the virus.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

Awarded the bid for the Jamestown City Hall Roof Replacement to Brant Contractors  in the amount of $  148,965.

City Attorney Leo Ryan  two of the four bids only were opened, two failing to comply with bid bond issues.

City Building Inspector Tom Blackmore said two bids were opened, from Brant Construction   at $148,965.  The other bid was $151,884 from Schumacher Construction.  The City Council approved accepting the low bid from Brant Construction.  The new roof will be of steel material.

 

Considered was approving the City to receive federal grant funds for infrastructure projects and other uses as listed in the application and authorize the city administrator, mayor and city attorney to sign the necessary documents.  The City Council approved the city’s participation in federal grant funds.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

 

Valley City  (Chamber 8-2-21)  Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud’s latest message to the community.

Hello Everyone,

RIVERFEST is coming this weekend, get out and watch or even better, participate in the fun, ENJOY!! https://valleycitynd.org/tourism_riverfest.php

 

Congratulations Lee Olsberg on your retirement and for investing 48-plus years in our Public Works Department working for the Citizens of Valley City. From all of us, thank you Lee.

 

Gosh this drought is persistent! Caring for our yards, plants and buildings is really challenging.  While Valley City is a naturally beautiful city, we need to give a little extra to cultivate said beauty under these conditions. The weeds and volunteer trees seem to grow readily so pull, cut or spray the ones on your properties. Remember to include the care of your alleys uptown and at home. Please keep your properties as nice as possible; thank you.

 

House numbers help mail carriers, package carriers and emergency personnel find your house in minimum time. A house number’s size, contrasting color to background and positioning of the numbers are critical for them to be seen. Good house numbers benefit you and are supported by City Ordinance, so please help.

 

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is moving from east to west across the United States and is likely to threaten our area though it has NOT invaded Valley City to date. If/when EAB is threatening, our County Extension Office and State Forest Service will be keeping us informed. Currently there are some in southern Minnesota and SE South Dakota. Take a few minutes and read a bit about the EAB.  http://www.emeraldashborer.info/about-eab.php

 

August 5^th, be watching for “The Longest Table”. For details see: http://www.vclongesttable.org/

 

Thank you to contributors again this week.

 

“The farmer has to be an optimist or wouldn’t still be a farmer.” (Will Rogers)

 Blessings, Be Respectful, Be Kind and Pray,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

 

 

Bismarck    (Prairie Public Radio News) – The North Dakota State Hospital Superintendent  says she hopes an interim committee looking at the state’s needs in acute psychiatric treatment will conclude that the state needs a new hospital.

Dr. Rosalie Etherington, tokd Prairie Public Radio that  three of the existing buildings at the State Hospital, that are beyond repair, and will be torn down. She says the plan is to have the facility in one building

The Committee will be hiring a consultant to look at the treatment needs across the state, as well as the need for a modern state hospital.

Prairie Public Radio audio can be heard on CSi Cable 77.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Police Chief Scott Edinger says Tuesday August 3, is National Night Out.

National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

The community is invited to gather at McElroy Park from 6-p.m. to 9-p.m to enjoy  food and activities.  Jamestown Police, Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, Jamestown Fire Department, and many other departments will be present for the free event.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota officials are promoting a decades-long idea of piping Missouri River water across the state to central and eastern North Dakota to combat future drought conditions. A groundbreaking is planned Tuesday near Carrington to mark the start of pipeline construction for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project. It’s a more than $1 billion project that still faces huge funding and legal hurdles. Fargo relies primarily on the Red River for its water. During the 1930s, the river almost dried up. Backers say similar conditions today would cause extreme water shortages and billions of dollars in economic damage to the region.

When complete, the pipeline will begin at the Missouri River near Washburn and continue along Highway 200 to the Sheyenne River.

Update

GLEN ULLIN, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the woman who died along with her two children in a fiery interstate crash in Morton County. According to the patrol, 32-year-old Alisha Waters and her two children, a boy and a girl, were killed Sunday when their vehicle veered off of Interstate 94 near Glen Ullin, entered the median, then vaulted down to railroad tracks below the interstate bridge. The patrol said the vehicle rolled over and caught fire. Authorities say the three were traveling from Bismarck to their hometown of Sheridan, Wyoming. The Highway Patrol did not identify the children.

In sports…

Monday

Legion A Tournament Baseball

At Jack Brown Stadium

Game One

Jack Brown Stadium

Loser Out
Valley City 5 West Fargo Aces 1 (9 innings)

Game Two

Game 2
Jamestown 8 Wahpeton 4

Tuesday

At Jack Brown Stadium

1-p.m.Jamestown vs. Valley City

3:30p.m. Champioship Game

Wahpeton vs. winner of the Valley City and Jamestown game.

 

TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles stuck the landing and won a bronze medal. The American gymnastics superstar delivered during the women’s balance beam final. Biles drilled a slightly altered routine in front of a crowd that included IOC President Thomas Bach a week after taking herself out of several competitions to focus on her mental health. Biles earned her seventh career Olympic medal while dealing with a mental block surrounding twisting. She scored a 14.000. Chinese teammates Guan Chenchen and Tang Xijing finished first and second.

 

— German Malaika Mihambo took the top spot in the women’s long jump with a 7-meter leap on her final attempt and edged U.S. veteran Brittney Reese for the gold medal. The 34-year-old Reese now has back-to-back Olympic silver medals at the Tokyo Games and from Rio de Janeiro after winning the title at London in 2012.

— Allyson Felix has won her first-round heat of the 400 meters as she began her Tokyo quest for a 10th Olympic medal. The 35-year-old Felix is tied with Jamaican great Merlene Ottey for the most women’s track medals in Olympic history. Felix has a chance to medal in the 400 and may have another shot in the women’s 4×400 this weekend.

— April Ross is the last defending medalist standing in the beach volleyball women’s bracket. The American 2016 bronze medalist and partner Alix Klineman ousted defending champion Laura Ludwig of Germany and advanced to the semifinals. Ross and Klineman are the United States’ last hopes for a beach volleyball medal in Tokyo.

— A shot putter from the country of Georgia has been pulled from the event after testing positive for steroids. Benik Abramyan was due to take part in the shot put qualifying round later Tuesday.

BELARUS-ATHLETE

Belarus sprinter says punishment awaited her back home

TOKYO (AP) — Belarus Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has told The Associated Press in a videocall interview that officials from her country “made it clear” that she would be kicked out of the national team and face punishment upon return to Belarus.

Poland granted her a visa Monday, and she plans to fly to Warsaw. She accused her team’s officials of trying to force her to fly home, where the autocratic government has been cracking down on dissent.

The current standoff apparently began after she criticized how officials were managing her team. That set off a massive backlash in state-run media back home.

NBA-MOVES

Suns keep CP3

UNDATED (AP) — Chris Paul opted out of the final year of his contract with the Phoenix Suns over the weekend, but he’s staying put.

A person with knowledge of the deal has told The Associated Press tha Phoenix is bringing back the veteran point guard on a four-year deal that could be worth up to $120 million. The package would keep him with the Suns until he’s 40 years old.

Paul helped the Suns reach the NBA Finals this past season.

The AP has learned of several other NBA moves through people familiar with the negotiations:

— Kyle Lowry’s representatives have announced that he is heading to the Heat. A person with knowledge of the deal said Lowry would be signing a three-year package worth nearly $30 million annually. The contract is part of an eventual sign-and-trade that sends Goran Dragic (DRAH’-gihch) and Precious Achiuwa (ah-CHOO’-wah) from Miami to Toronto.

— The Mavericks are bringing back shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. on a $72 million, four-year contract.

— The Nuggets have reached two-year agreements with guard Will Barton and forward JaMychal Green.

— Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed to a $100 million, five-year contract to remain with Cleveland.

— Lonzo Ball is heading to the Bulls in a sign-and-trade agreement that will send guards Tomas Satoransky and Garrett Temple to the Pelicans.

MLB..

UNDATED (AP) — The Phillies Phillies have shaved another game off the New York Mets’ lead in the NL East.

J.T. Realmuto’s (ree-al-MOO’-tohz) go-ahead, two-run single was part of a five-run ninth that lifted the Phillies past the Nationals, 7-5. Jean Segura’s RBI double against Wander Suero (SWEHR’-oh) tied the game in the ninth.

Ryan Zimmerman’s pinch-hit, two-run single against Archie Bradley pushed the Nationals ahead 3-2 in the seventh.

The Marlins had dropped four in a row before Lewis Brinson belted a first-inning grand slam off Tylor Megill (TY’-lohr meh-GIHL’) to spark Miami’s 6-3 win over the Mets. Miguel Rojas had two hits and scored twice as the Marlins gut New York’s division lead to 2 1/2 games over the Phils.

Jesús Luzardo pitched five innings and limited New York to three runs and four hits in his Marlins debut.

In Monday’s other major league action:

— The Giants wasted a 7-1 lead before Buster Posey’s RBI single in the 10th put them ahead to stay in an 11-8 victory at Arizona. San Francisco built its lead on the strength of Alex Dickerson’s grand slam in a five-run fifth. Mike Yastrzemski (ya-STREHM’-skee) and Wilmer Flores also homered for San Francisco, which increased its lead in the NL West to 3 1/2 games over the Dodgers.

— The Brewers coasted to a 6-2 win over the Pirates as Eduardo Escobar supplied a three-run homer and an RBI triple. Winning pitcher Eric Lauer allowed just three hits and no walks over five scoreless innings as Milwaukee stretched its lead in the NL Central to 7 1/2 games over the Reds. Bryse Wilson worked five innings and allowed just one run in his Pirates debut.

— The Mariners put together a five-run third and ended the Rays’ four-game winning streak, 8-2, trimming Tampa Bay’s lead in the AL East to one game over Boston. Jake Fraley hit a two-run single during the third-inning rally. Ty France came within a triple of hitting for the cycle, providing three hits and three RBIs.

— The Jays have followed a series sweep of the Royals with a 5-2 loss to the Indians in 10 innings. Amed Rosario singled home the tiebreaking run and scored on a two-run homer by Jose Ramirez. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 34th home run for the Blue Jays who had been 3-0 in Toronto since returning to Ontario.

— Homers by Cedric Mullins, Austin Hays, Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urías (oo-REE’-uhs) powered the Orioles to a 7-1 win over the Yankees. All four home runs came against losing pitcher Andrew Heaney, who worked six innings in his Yankees debut. Jorge López took a no-hitter into the sixth and allowed one run and one hit in six innings, helping Baltimore end New York’s three-game winning streak.

— The Rangers took the lead for good with a double steal in a 4-1 victory over the Angels. Brock Holt scored the tiebreaking run with a headfirst slide into home and later lifted a sacrifice fly. Dane Dunning allowed one run and three hits over five innings to win back-to-back starts for the first time this season.

MLB-BREWERS

Brewers bring back Axelrod

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers picked up a reliever and lost another on Monday.

The NL Central leaders have acquired John Axford from the Blue Jays for $1 as the 38-year-old right-hander continues his comeback attempt. Axford hasn’t pitched in the major leagues since 2018 and began this season as a studio analyst on the Blue Jays’ television broadcast crew. He signed a minor league contract in June and went 1-0 with an 0.84 ERA in nine relief appearances for the Blue Jays’ Triple-A Buffalo affiliate.

All-Star closer Josh Hader has joined the growing collection of Brewers on the COVID-19 injured list. Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Hader reported contact with someone experiencing “COVID-like symptoms.”

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (YEH’-lihch) and pitchers Jake Cousins, Jandel Gustave and Hunter Strickland already had been placed on the COVID-19 list over the last few days.

NFL-NEWS

Wentz out for as long as 12 weeks

UNDATED (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is expected to miss 5 to 12 weeks because a broken left foot.

Coach Frank Reich says doctors found Wentz had broken the foot years ago, probably in high school, and that a piece of bone came loose when he hurt the foot last Thursday.

For now, Indy plans to use Jacob Eason as the starter. Eason was a fourth-round draft pick in 2020 and has not appeared in an NFL game — regular season or preseason.

In other news from the NFL training camps:

— Bills general manager Brandon Beane told The Associated Press he is giving himself before the start of the regular season to negotiate a long-term extension with quarterback Josh Allen before putting off discussions until next year. Beane wouldn’t specify an exact date in saying the two sides have agreed to suspend talks before Week 1 so as not to serve as a distraction for the fourth-year starter, whose rookie contract runs through the end of the 2022 season. The Bills bought themselves time by picking up Allen’s fifth-year option at $23 million in May.

— Dolphins receiver Preston Williams joined three tight ends already on the team’s COVID-19 reserve list. Tight ends Mike Gesicki, Cethan Carter and Adam Shaheen went on the list Sunday. The Dolphins didn’t say whether the players tested positive or entered protocol because of contact tracing.

— Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is out indefinitely with a knee sprain. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner was listed as week-to-week on the injury report, so his status for Philadelphia’s preseason opener against Pittsburgh on Aug. 12 is uncertain.

— The Giants have announced the re-signing of running back Alfred Morris, who was second on the team in rushing with 238 yards despite playing just nine games for Big Blue.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-NEWS

Saban’s new deal peaks at 11.5 mil

UNDATED (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban will make $11.5 million in the final year under a new eight-year contract that’s worth at least $84.8 million.

The university has released details of Saban’s previously announced deal, after the board of trustees’ compensation committee formally approved it.

Saban has won a record seven national championships and is set to make $8.7 million this year with annual raises of $400,000.

Also in college football:

— LSU quarterback Myles Brennan needs surgery to repair what coach Ed Orgeron (OHR’-juh-rahn) called a severe left arm injury. Brennan is a fifth-year senior competing to regain the starting job he lost to injury a season ago. Brennan’s injury to his non-throwing arm means sophomore Max Johnson will enter the start of fall camp Friday with the inside track to start LSU’s season opener Sept. 4 at UCLA.

— The player considered to be the top quarterback prospect in the class of 2022 says he is skipping his senior year of high school in Texas and plans to enroll at Ohio State for the upcoming semester after completing his high school course work this summer. Five-star recruit Quinn Ewers says his decision was influenced by Texas rules which prohibit him from earning money from endorsement and sponsorship deals.

In world and national news…

HONOLULU (AP) — Firefighters have gained more control over a Hawaii wildfire that forced thousands of people to evacuate over the weekend and destroyed at least two homes on the Big Island. But officials warned that strong winds will return on Tuesday, raising the danger again. Authorities lifted evacuation orders Sunday night but warned they could be reinstated at any time. Big Island officials said the more than 62-square-mile blaze was the largest wildfire ever recorded there. Fires in Hawaii are unlike many of those burning in the U.S. West. They tend to break out in large grasslands on the dry sides of the islands and are generally much smaller than mainland fires.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is pressing state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an eviction moratorium expired over the weekend. Millions of Americans could be pushed out of their homes. In a statement on Monday, the White House emphasized that the federal government has provided $46.5 billion to keep renters where they are. It also accused states and cities of being “too slow to act” in getting that aid to those in need. But President Joe Biden is drawing stinging criticism, even from his own party, that he was slow to address the end of the moratorium.

 

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) — Tenants are turning up at housing courts hoping for last-minute reprieves from looming evictions after the federal eviction ban ended over the weekend. Also there are landlords who, frustrated with the slow pace of federal help and with bills to pay, just want their apartments back. Scenes like this are playing out from North Carolina to Virginia to Ohio and beyond as the eviction system, which saw a dramatic drop in cases before the federal moratorium expired, rumbled back into action Monday. Activists fear millions will be tossed onto the streets as the delta variant of the coronavirus surges.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is looking to speed up consideration of a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan national infrastructure package. He promised on Monday that fellow Democrats would work with Republicans on amendments for the Senate’s consideration. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act clocks in now at some 2,700 pages. Republican leader Mitch McConnell is praising those who crafted the bill, but says that senators need a chance to put their states’ imprints on the bill. The spending is broadly popular among lawmakers, bringing big-ticket items that cities and states can rarely afford on their own.

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the suspect in the killing of three people in rural South Carolina hopped on a plane after the shootings and was arrested hours later at a Florida hotel. Greenwood County Sheriff Dennis Kelly said a man and two women were killed in the shootings Monday afternoon inside a Greenwood County home. Kelly told The Index-Journal of Greenwood a child was also hurt but managed to get out of the home and go to a neighbor who called 911. Deputies say 36-year-old Jeffery David Powell was arrested several hours later at a hotel in Jacksonville, Florida. The sheriff says the victims knew Powell, but deputies are trying to figure out exactly what led to the killings.

 

BEIJING (AP) — European stocks have opened higher while Asian markets declined as jitters about the spread of the coronavirus’s delta variant in China dented enthusiasm about strong corporate profits. Investors looked ahead to U.S. jobs data due out this week for signs of the health of the world’s biggest economy. Market benchmarks in Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney declined. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index closed lower on Monday, weighed down by declines for tech, energy, industrial and communications stocks. Investors were encouraged by unexpectedly strong U.S. earnings but are more uneasy as China, the United States and other governments try to stop the spread of Delta COVID variant.